How to Create a Vision Board That Works!

Have you ever created a vision board? I used to make them all the time, and I decided it was time to bring them back! The premise of a vision board is to basically put your goals, dreams or just things that bring you joy somewhere where you can see them. (I used to keep them in my closet to see each day when I didn’t have a place to showcase them) This constantly reminds you of those goals.. in turn helping to make those goals and dreams a reality.

One of my favorite books is The Secret. (I actually think I may read it again this year, since it has been ages) This is one of the suggested practices in that book. The basic and super simple breakdown of the book is that if you think positive, positive things will happen to you. The book is so much more than that.. but I am not writing a whole post on the book. Anyway, I truly do believe in that way of thinking. Also, studies have found that visualization really works!

I wanted to start the new year by making over my desk area and I am really happy with the way everything turned out… especially my vision board. I started with two small rectangular cork boards I ordered off of Amazon. I decided to jazz them up with some gold polka dots… since who doesn’t love gold polka dots? It took me literally 3 minutes to do, and now I want to put gold dots on my whole world since they make me so happy. I found the cutest push pins on clearance at Target. Boom. Done.

You can decorate your vision board however you like. The goal is you want to look at things that motivate you, make you happy or just represent a way you want to feel. I started mine by cutting out phrases from magazines, that remind me of my ultimate goals for the year. I included some pictures and a few other things that don’t have a deep meaning or anything… I just liked it for whatever reason.

In the past, I just made a collage on a poster board and called it a day. That works fine too, as long as you put it somewhere where you can see it often.

I love how my whole desk area turned out, I just need some cute desk accessories. I got the pictures and the little spiky things on the wall from Target. Have you ever created a vision board? Did I at least pique your interest?

Can I say just how excited I was that you had read The Secret?! I'm a huge fan!! I made some vision boards last year, and it was almost spooky how much a lot of it came true. For example, I did an entire poster about how I wanted to travel to exotic places… had no idea at the time I made the poster about it coming down the pipeline, but later on my husband became a flight attendant so I got to travel so much more because of that! Your post is really inspiring me. I literally want to go buy some corkboard and gold paint TODAY.

I am all about visualisation and positive thinking! I used to do vision boards all the time, but somehow got away from the habit. This reminded me that I have an empty corkboard in my office right now that I can use for that! Thank you for inspiring me to go back to what I know works!

I love your desk feel. I totally have to start considering a work desk at home. Having the laptop on my lap is not doing anything for my wrists ;). And I totally love the gold push pins and how you were able to get it all coordinated – too cute. Cheers to a fab 2016!

Great post! I will be making one of these ASAP! I do mental visualization every morning but putting them on a board is even better! I like your easy explanation of how to do this. Makes it feel much less intimidating compared to others I follow that are doing this same thing. Thanks for posting!

I love this! We have a board covered with pictures, but it's not all pretty and visually appealing. I really feel like I have a lack of craftiness when I see posts like this, but it totally inspires me to tap into the creative of side of me and do something a little different.

I used to make vision boards every year. By the end of the year, I was amazed at how much of it actually came to fruition. I haven't made one for the past 2 years, so maybe I really should do it again. Thanks for the reminder!